Summary
Tom Cruise fondly remembersEdge of Tomorrowon the 10th anniversary of its release. Directed by Doug Liman, with a script co-written byMission: Impossible’s Christopher McQuarrie (loosely based on the Japanese novelAll You Need Is Killby Hiroshi Sakurazaka), the 2014 sci-fi action film follows a solider assigned to a suicide mission who finds himself stuck in a time loop, using knowledge from each death to combat an alien invasion more effectively. Cruise co-stars alongside Emily Blunt, with the cast also including Bill Paxton and Brendan Gleeson.
Now, a decade later,Cruiseshared a lengthy post on Instagram fondly rememberingEdge of Tomorrowon the 10th anniversary of its release. Check out his post below:
Cruise’s heartfelt message, in which he reflects on the film’s creation and expresses gratitude to key people involved, reads as follows:
It’s been 10 years since Edge of Tomorrow first hit theaters! I want to take the opportunity to thank Emily Blunt once again for being such a great friend and brilliant actress. I love her performance in this film. Her dedication. Her humor. Her vulnerability and power. She brought it all.
This anniversary brings back incredible memories. My first collaboration with Doug Liman. Rejoining the indomitable Brendan Gleeson. And my first time working alongside the great Bill Paxton. His performance and the character he created left an indelible mark on this film.
Hitting this kind of tone was no easy task. The writing and storytelling of Christopher McQuarrie made the movie work. Along with the dedication of our entire team who helped bring it to the screen—it was an absolute joy creating it with you all.
To everyone who has enjoyed this film over the years, thank you for being a fan. And thank you to Warner Bros. for making this film. I can’t wait to share more about the great movies we’re working on.
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Why Edge Of Tomorrow Is Remembered So Fondly
Edge Of TomorrowIs Underrated But Is Gradually Gaining Recognition.
With a potential sequel on the horizon, it’s clear thatEdge of Tomorrow’s legacy continues to endure a decade after its release, as indicated by Cruise’s celebratory statement.
Edge of Tomorrow, also known asLive Die Repeat, was released to rave reactions from critics and audiences in 2014.Edge of Tomorrowreviewscalled the sci-fi actioner engaging, skillfully performed, humorous, and intelligent,proving that Cruise was still capable of leading a blockbuster action film after a few misfires inOblivionandKnight and Day.Edge of Tomorrowended up grossing just over $370 million at the box office, held back from its full potential due to some heavy competition fromThe Fault in Our Stars, which also made over $300 million.
A decade later,Edge of Tomorrowis remembered fondly for its engaging premise. Themovie’s time loop, where the protagonists repeat the same day and gradually improve their skills, offers a unique spin on the premise seen before inSource Code,Groundhog Day, and many other movies. With Liman at the helm, the film’s carefully crafted action sequences were intense and visually stunning. Cruise’s portrayal of Major William Cage, who transforms from a reluctant, inexperienced soldier to a seasoned warrior, is compelling, while Blunt’s character Sergeant Rita Vrataski is both formidable and charismatic.
In his post, Cruise thanked Warner Bros. for making the film, which is notable since the star recently formed an unprecedented strategic partnership with the studio to develop and produce movies throughout 2024. One of those movies reportedly includesEdge of Tomorrow 2. With a potential sequel on the horizon, it’s clear thatEdge of Tomorrow’s legacy continues to endure a decade after its release, as indicated by Cruise’s celebratory statement.
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Edge of Tomorrow
Cast
Edge of Tomorrow features Tom Cruise as Major Bill Cage, an officer unversed in battle, who becomes ensnared in a time loop during an alien invasion. As Cage relives the same day repeatedly, he teams up with a skilled warrior, played by Emily Blunt, to alter the course of the war.
